South Korea at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History
| FIFA Ranking | 22 |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Manager | Hong Myung-bo |
| Captain | Son Heung-min |
| Nickname | Taegeuk Warriors |
| World Cup Titles | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 11 |
| Best Finish | 4th place (2002) |
| 2022 World Cup | Round of 16 — lost to Brazil |
| 2026 Group | Group A (Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, Czech Republic) |
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Group A standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 |  South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Group stage fixtures
Key players
| Player | Pos | Age | Club | Caps | Current Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Son Heung-Min | FW | 33 | Tottenham | 1+ | 7 goals, 9 assists (Premier League) |
| Cho Gue-Sung | FW | 28 | — | 1+ | — |
| Hwang In-Beom | MF | 29 | — | — | — |
| Lee Han-Beom | DF | 23 | FC Midtjylland | — | 0 goals, 1 assists (Superliga) |
| Kim Seung-Gyu | GK | 35 | Al Shabab | 1+ | 30 apps (King's Cup) |
Knockout bracket path
| Scenario | Round of 32 Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| If South Korea wins Group A | 3rd Place (TBD) | Estadio Azteca |
| If South Korea finishes 2nd | 2nd Group B | SoFi Stadium |
Full knockout bracket tracking goes live once the group stage concludes on June 26.
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